How to Groom a Dog

Why is dog grooming so important? To ensure good dog health, brushing and combing the hair helps in removing dead hair and dirt from the coat. Grooming dogs on a regular basis helps prevent hair matting, keeps their coat shinier, and stimulates proper blood supply to the skin. Many dog owners and pet lovers take courses to learn the techniques.

Whether you wish to learn the techniques for your own dog or wish to turn your hobby into a means of making money, grooming a dog gives you an opportunity to bond with them. Starting from an early age, the tips will show your furry friends how attentive and affectionate you are towards them. Plus, using good quality tools like brush, comb, nail clippers, and toothbrush guarantees your pooch to be ultra healthy. There are also special equipment like cages, dryers, tables, faucets, tubs, grooming arms, and pet steps (ramps) which are used for proper dog care.

Grooming Different Types of Dogs

Since every breed has particular requirements, we have put together a few tips pertaining to each of them.

Dog Breed	Requirements
Affenpinscher	Non-shedding breed; minimal grooming Has a harsh coat Brush/comb fur weekly; no clipping Occasional plucking of fur Special care of eyes as hair can grow in corners, causing irritation
Afghan Hounds	Long, thick coat; daily grooming Hair is prone to matting and tangles Occasional bathing also helps to get rid of tangles Average shedding of hair
Airedale Terriers	Hard, short-haired double coat Twice a year plucking required Daily brushing can prevent excess shedding Regular washing of beard keeps food residue away
Akita	Coarse, stiff, short-haired coat Sheds heavily twice a year Significant amount of grooming required Firm bristle brush for brushing Baths given only when needed
Alaskan Malamute	Rarely requires bathing; clean and odorless breed Coat sheds dirt promptly Dense coat; heavy shedder Daily brushing is required; twice a week
American Bulldog	Short, harsh coat Average shedder Easy to groom Use firm, bristle brush Bathing required only when necessary
American Eskimo Dog	Thick, snowy white coat Average shedder Brushing required 2 – 4 times a week Firm bristle to prevent matting and tangles Daily brushing during shedding seasons Brush out tangles before bathing
American Pit Bull Terrier	Smooth, short coat Average shedder Firm bristle brush Baths given only when needed Rub down the coat with a towel to make it glow
American Staffordshire Terrier	Short, smooth coat Average shedder Bath and dry shampoo for dogs only when needed Daily brushing with firm bristle brush Follow it with towel wipe down
American Water Spaniel	Oily coat; twice a week brushing Light shedder Strong odor due to oily coat Baths given only when needed
Anatolian Shepherd	Heavy shedder Minimal grooming Thorough brushing during shedding seasons Rest of the year, very little attention
Australian Cattle Dog	Short, weather-resistant coat Prone to seasonal shedding Occasional brushing with firm bristle brush Baths given only when needed
Australian Shepherd	Average shedder Easy to groom coat Occasional brushing with firm bristle brush Baths given only when needed
Australian Terrier	Long, stiff, shaggy coat Non-shedding breed Brush several times a week Regular clipping of dog nails Clipping coat is not required Once a month bathing Every 3 months plucking of hair Trim hair around ears and eyes
Basenji	No dog smell Grooms itself, like a cat Non-shedding breed Minimal grooming requirements
Basset Hound	Short, smooth coat Constant shedder Brushing with firm bristle brush Underneath ears, wipe it clean weekly Regular trimming of nails Baths given only when needed
Beagle	Short, smooth coat Average shedder Baths given only when needed Brushing with firm bristle brush Regular trimming of nails Regularly check ears for infection
Bearded Collie	Long, shaggy coat Average shedder Daily brushing to prevent matting Extra attention needed during shedding seasons Machine-clip hair every 2 months or so Baths given only when needed
Beauceron	Average shedder Occasional brushing Extra attention needed during shedding seasons
Bedlington Terrier	Non-shedding breed Regular grooming is required Specialized clipping needed for distinctive trim Every 6 weeks clipping needed Baths given only when needed
Belgian Malinois	Short, smooth coat Constant, yet light shedder Baths given only when needed Regular/daily brushing with firm bristle brush Sheds heavily during shedding seasons
Belgian Shepherd Groenendael	Long, straight, dense, heavy coat Daily combing and brushing Mats should be clipped after formation Heavy shedder during shedding seasons Additional shedding throughout the year
Belgian Tervuren	Heavy outer coat, straight, dense Daily brushing and combing Mats should be clipped after formation Light, yet constant shedder Additional grooming required during shedding seasons
Bernese Mountain Dog	Shiny, long, wavy, smooth coat Daily to weekly brushing Sheds heavily during shedding seasons Baths and dry shampoo when needed
Bichon Frise	Sheds slowly and infrequently Easily forms mats and tangles Frequent brushing required Once a month bathing
Black and Tan Coonhound	Occasional brushing Ears require regular attention
Black Russian Terrier	Hard, wiry, tight coat Very light shedding Once a week brushing Hair from ear ducts should be removed Hair from underneath paws should be removed Professional grooming and trimming needed, several times a year
Bloodhound	Short, smooth coat Average shedder Large, floppy ears should be cleaned several times a week Wipe down with towel to make coat shine Baths once or twice a month
Bluetick Bloodhound	Occasional brushing Regular attention to ears
Border Collie	Regular grooming and brushing needed Average shedder Additional grooming required during shedding seasons Baths and dry shampoo when needed
Border Terrier	Durable, wiry coat Non-shedding breed Weekly brushing required Professional grooming twice a year Baths given only when needed
Borzoi	Long, silky coat Sheds heavily during shedding seasons Brushing with firm bristle brush Baths and dry shampoo when needed Clip hair between toes
Boston Terrier	Smooth, short coat Average shedder Brushing with firm bristle brush Clean face with damp cloth daily Occasionally clip nails
Bouvier des Flandres	Long, thick, shaggy coat Brush hair daily Baths and dry shampoo when needed Hair inside ears and on legs should be trimmed Trim coat at least 3 times a year Sheds less if regular grooming is done
Boxer	Smooth, short coat Average shedder Minimal grooming required Brushing with firm bristle brush Baths given only when needed
Briard	Strong, coarse coat Brushing several times a week Hair in ears and between pads of feet should be clipped Clean inside the ear properly Sheds little with proper grooming
Brittany Spaniel	Medium, flat coat Light shedder Daily brushing to keep coat free of tangles Baths and dry shampoo when needed
Bulldog	Smooth, short coat Average shedder Brushing with firm bristle brush Wipe face with damp cloth daily, especially inside wrinkles Baths given only when needed
Bullmastiff	Short, rough coat Sheds lightly Brushing with firm bristle brush Regularly check feet Trim nail regularly Baths given only when needed
Cairn Terrier	Short, coarse coat Brush daily to prevent tangles Trim hair around eyes and ears Clip nail regularly Bath once a month Brush coat once dry
Canaan Dog	Has no offensive odor Sheds heavily during shedding seasons Brush once a week Extra attention during shedding seasons
Cavalier King Charles Terrier	Fine, feather coat Average shedder Brush regularly to prevent tangles Trim hair on feet, between pads Clean ears regularly Baths given only when needed Dry the coat thoroughly
Chesapeake Bay Retriever	Short, dense coat Average shedder Brush with firm bristle brush Baths given only when needed
Chihuahua	Two breeds: short and long coat Average shedder Trim nails regularly Baths given once a month Short hair: occasional brush, wipe with damp cloth Long hair: Brush daily with soft bristle brush
Chinese Crested	Two breeds: hairless and powderpuff Clean breed, no offensive odor Hairless: Baths given only when needed Powderpuff: Brush daily to prevent tangles Extra attention during shedding seasons
Chinese Shar Pei	Two breeds: short and harsh coat Sheds during shedding seasons Brush daily Baths given weekly
Chow Chow	Thick coat Brush regularly to prevent tangles Sheds heavily during shedding seasons Dry shampoo only when needed
Clumber Spaniel	Dense coat Sheds heavily Brush daily to prevent tangles Clean eyes and ears regularly Clip hair under ears regularly Professionally trim hair
Cockapoo	Cocker Spaniel/Poodle crossbreed Non-shedding breed Brush hair regularly
American Cocker Spaniel	Long, silky coat Average shedder Brush daily Baths given frequently Trim hair regularly Clean eyes and ears regularly
English Cocker Spaniel	Long, silky coat Average shedder Brush daily to prevent tangles Trim hair on feet regularly Clean ears to remove earwax Baths and dry shampoo when needed
Collie	Two breeds: smooth and rough coats Brush regularly to prevent mats Pay more attention to undercoat Baths and dry shampoo when needed Sheds heavily during shedding seasons
Curly Coated Retriever	Curly coat Brush regularly to prevent frizz Baths given occasionally
Dachshund	3 breeds: long hair, wire hair, smooth hair Long and wire hair: brush daily, professional trim twice a year Smooth hair: Wipe with damp cloth daily Check and clean ears regularly
Dalmatian	Short coat Clean dog, no offensive odor Sheds throughout the year Pluck to remove dead hair Baths given only when needed
Dandie Dinmont Terrier	Soft and stiff coat Non-shedding breed Brush daily to prevent mats Pluck hair twice a year
Doberman Pinscher	Short coat Average shedder Wipe with damp cloth Baths given when needed
English Setter	Soft, flat coat Average shedder Brush regularly to prevent tangles Clip nails regularly Trim hair on the bottom of feet Baths and dry shampoo when needed
English Springer Spaniel	Long, soft coat Brush daily to prevent tangles Check and clean ears regularly Trim hair on feet regularly Average shedder
English Toy Spaniels	Long coat Average shedder Brush regularly to prevent mats Check and clean ears regularly Shave underneath ears regularly Trim hair on feet Baths given only when needed
Finnish Spitz	Short coat Sheds heavily during shedding seasons Clean dog, no offensive odor Remove dead hair regularly Brush regularly
French Bulldog	Short, shiny coat Average shedder Brush regularly Baths given only when needed
German Pinscher	Smooth, shiny coat Average shedder Brush occasionally to remove dead hair Baths and dry shampoo when needed
German Shepherd	Thick, stiff outer coat; soft inner coat Brush daily to keep coat clean Sheds heavily during shedding seasons Baths given twice a year Wipe with damp cloth
German Shorthaired Pointer	Short, thick coat Average shedder Brush with firm bristle brush Wipe with damp cloth Check and clean ears regularly Baths given only when needed
German Wirehaird Pointer	Average shedder Brush with firm bristle brush Check and clean ears regularly Baths given only when needed Average shedder
Glen of Imaal Terrier	Non-shedding breed Clip hair under tail and feet Pluck hair regularly Stripping required twice a year
Golden Retriever	Soft, thick coat Average shedder Brush with firm bristle brush Average shedder Baths given only when needed Professionally remove large mats
Great Dane	Short, thick coat Average shedder Brush with firm bristle brush Baths and dry shampoo when needed Trim nails regularly
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog	Short coat Average shedder Brush regularly Baths given only when needed
Great Pyrenees	Long, flat outer coat; dense, coarse under coat Brush regularly to prevent tangles Sheds heavily during shedding seasons Baths and dry shampoo when needed
Greyhound	Short, fine coat Average shedder Brush with firm bristle brush Baths and dry shampoo when needed
Harier	Short coat Average shedder Pluck dead hair regularly Baths and dry shampoo when needed
Havanese	Straight, wavy, or curly coat Non-shedding breed Brush regularly to prevent tangles Clip hair regularly Trim nails regularly Clean teeth regularly Baths given regularly
Ibizan Hound	Wiry, smooth coat Average shedder Brush occasionally Clip nails regularly Check and clean ears regularly
Irish Setter	Soft, flat coat Brush regularly to prevent tangles Sheds heavily during shedding seasons Baths and dry shampoo when needed
Irish Terrier	Thick, double coat Sheds lightly Pluck dead hair regularly Brush with stiff bristle brush Baths given only when needed
Irish Water Spaniel	Woolly coat Non-shedding breed Brush regularly to prevent tangles Professionally trim coat
Irish Wolfhound	Rough, wiry coat Average shedder Trim hair occasionally Pluck dead hair regularly
Italian Greyhound	Fine, silky coat Non-shedding breed Wipe with damp cloth Brush teeth regularly Trim toenails regularly
Jack Russell Terrier	2 breeds: broken and smooth Double, weatherproof coarse coat Broken: wavy coat Smooth: short, dense coat Smooth variety sheds more than broken one Brush regularly with firm bristle brush Baths given only when needed
Japanese Chin	Soft, silky, straight coat Average shedder Brush once or twice a week Clean eyes daily Check ears regularly Baths given only when needed Occasional dry shampoo Very high maintenance dog
Keeshond	Long, think coat Sheds heavily during shedding seasons Brush daily with stiff bristle brush Baths and dry shampoo when needed
Kerry Blue Terrier	Soft, silky, dense coat Sheds very little Brush daily to prevent tangles Professional grooming required every 4 – 6 weeks Remove hair from ears regularly Trim coat regularly Baths given once a week
Komondor	Unique, dreadlocks/mop head coat Non-shedding breed Divide hair in cords regularly Trim hair regularly to prevent mats Baths given frequently
Kuvasz	Medium, thick coat Brush coat daily Baths given only when needed Sheds the entire year
Labrador Retriever	Short, dense double coat Average shedder Brush regularly with firm bristle brush Baths and dry shampoo when needed
Lakeland Terrier	Non-shedding breed Pluck hair 2 – 3 times a year Remove hair in ears and pads of feet
Leonberger	Thick, double coat Brush daily to prevent tangles Sheds heavily during shedding seasons Clean ears and teeth regularly Baths given only when needed
Lhasa Apso	Long, dense coat Brush daily to prevent tangles Cut hair for better maintenance Clean ears and eyes regularly Dry shampoo only when needed
Lowchen	Soft, silky coat Professionally clip hair to look like a lion Brush daily to prevent tangles Apply sunscreen at clipped areas
Maltese	Long, silky coat Non-shedding breed Brush daily to keep coat soft Clean eyes, ears and beard regularly Baths and dry shampoo when needed Dry and warm coat after baths properly Professional trimming required Tie hair over the head to keep out of eyes
Manchester Terrier	Short, shiny coat Clean ears regularly Trim nails regularly Low maintenance dog
Mastiff	Coarse, short inner coat; short, dense outer coat Average shedder Brush daily to keep coat shiny Wipe with damp towel regularly Baths and dry shampoo when needed
Miniature Bull Terrier	Fine, short coat Occasional brushing Use rubber gloves to remove loose hair
Miniature Pinscher	Short, smooth coat Average shedder Brush with firm bristle brush Wipe with damp towel Baths given only when needed
Miniature Schnauzer	Wiry, stiff coat Non-shedding breed Clip hair around eyes and ears regularly Professional clipping needed
Neapolitan Mastiff	Short, dense coat Non-shedding breed Use rubber brush to remove dead hair Low maintenance dog
Newfoundland	Long, double coat Brush daily to prevent tangles Sheds heavily during shedding seasons Baths given only when needed Occasional dry shampoo
Norfolk Terrier	Shaggy, medium coat Brush daily to prevent tangles Baths and dry shampoo when needed
Norwegian Elkhound	Hard, coarse coat Sheds heavily during shedding seasons Coat resistant to water and dirt Use rubber brush/wooden comb Baths given only when needed
Norwich Terrier	Medium, shaggy coat Light shedder Baths and dry shampoo when needed
Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever	Thick, double coat Average shedder Brush with firm bristle brush Baths given only when needed Dry shampoo regularly
Old English Sheepdog	Long, coarse coat Heavy shedder Brush regularly to prevent tangles Trim hair around eyes and rear-end regularly Professional trim every 2 months
Outterhound	Weather-resistant coat Average shedder Brush once a week to prevent mats Wash beard regularly
Papillon	Long, silky coat Average shedder Brush regularly; especially behind ears and on belly Clip nails regularly Clean teeth regularly Baths and dry shampoo when needed
Pekingese	Long, double coat Average shedder Brush daily to prevent mats Clean face and eyes regularly Dry shampoo regularly
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen	Rough, wiry outer coat; short, thick under coat Brush weekly with firm bristle brush Non-shedding breed Trim hair at bottom of feet Clip nails regularly Clean ears and teeth regularly Baths given only when needed
Pharaoh Hound	Short, shiny coat Average shedder Use rubber brush to remove dead hair Baths and dry shampoo when needed
Plott Hound	Short coat Brush regularly to remove dead hair Check ears occasionally
Pointer	Short, smooth coat Average shedder Brush regularly with firm bristle brush Wipe with damp towel Check ears regularly Baths given only when needed
Pomeranian	Long, harsh outer coat; soft, dense under coat Brush daily to prevent tangles Clean eyes and ears daily Clean teeth regularly Sheds more than often Dry shampoo when needed
Miniature & Standard Poodle	Dense, curly, fine, woolly coat Non-shedding breed Baths given regularly Professional trimming of coat required High maintenance dog
Toy Poodle	Dense, curly, fine, woolly coat Scale teeth regularly Non-shedding breed Professional trimming of coat required High maintenance dog
Portuguese Water Dog	Long, curly coat Clip hair occasionally Brush regularly to prevent mats Baths given only when needed
Pugs	Soft, short coat Average shedder Brush with firm bristle brush Clean forehead and wrinkles regularly Baths given only when needed Dry and warm after baths properly
Rat Terrier	Short, smooth coat Non-shedding breed Brush occasionally to remove dead hair Baths given only when needed
Redbone Coonhound	Shiny, fine, short coat Very little shedding Occasionally brushing required Clean and check ears regularly
Rhodesian Ridgeback	Smooth, short coat Average shredder Occasionally brushing required Baths given only when needed
Rottweiler	Medium, coarse coat Brush with firm bristle brush Average shedder Baths given only when needed
Saint Bernard	Short coat/rough coat Both breeds shed twice a year Brush with firm bristle brush Clean and check eyes regularly Baths given only when necessary Use mild soap for baths
Saluki	Either have smooth or feathered coat Occasional brushing required Clean ears regularly Average shedder No offensive odor
Samoyed	Thick, fluffy coat Sheds heavily during shedding seasons Dry shampoo with unscented talcum powder Brush occasionally, instead of bathing too much
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Grooming Different Types of Dogs

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